How To Fix COM_PRODUCT121 - Product &1 cannot be assigned as an accessory

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRODUCT - General Messages on Products

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Product &1 cannot be assigned as an accessory

What causes this issue?

You tried to create an <LS>Accessories</> relationship, which is not
allowed due to the product type of the product you assigned as an
accessory.

System Response

Both materials and services can be assigned a material or service as an
accessory.
However, a financing product is not allowed as the accessory of a
material or service.

How to fix this error?

Delete or correct your entry.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRODUCT121 - Product &1 cannot be assigned as an accessory ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT121 indicates that a specific product cannot be assigned as an accessory to another product. This error typically arises in the context of product configuration or when managing product relationships in SAP's Variant Configuration (VC) or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) modules.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Product Type Restrictions: The product you are trying to assign as an accessory may not be compatible with the main product due to type restrictions. For example, certain product types may not be allowed to be accessories.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings for the main product may not allow for the addition of accessories. This could be due to settings in the product master data or configuration profiles.
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The accessory product may not be properly defined in the system, or it may be missing necessary attributes that allow it to be classified as an accessory.
  
  
  Hierarchy Issues: There may be issues with the product hierarchy or structure that prevent the assignment of the accessory.
  
  
  Business Rules: There may be specific business rules or constraints defined in the system that restrict certain products from being assigned as accessories.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Product Type: Verify the product type of both the main product and the accessory. Ensure that the accessory product type is compatible with the main product.
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings for the main product. Ensure that it is set up to allow accessories. This may involve reviewing the configuration profile or product master data.
  
  
  Validate Master Data: Ensure that the accessory product is correctly defined in the system. Check for any missing attributes or settings that may prevent it from being classified as an accessory.
  
  
  Examine Product Hierarchy: Review the product hierarchy to ensure that there are no structural issues that would prevent the assignment of the accessory.
  
  
  Consult Business Rules: If there are specific business rules in place, consult with your SAP administrator or business process owner to understand any restrictions that may apply.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary adjustments, try to assign the accessory again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to product configuration and accessory management for additional insights and best practices.
  Support: If the issue persists after troubleshooting, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.